San Diego Anime Con Opens November 13 in Mission Valley: Three-Day Passes $55, Kids Under 8 Free
San Diego Anime Con returns November 13-15, 2026, to the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Produced by Silk Road Productions, this year's convention carries the slogan "Bring the Fury" and features Aka, a red panda warrior, as its mascot.
According to the organizer, the weekend includes anime art, tabletop games, cosplay, interactive sessions, anime panels, vendor and artist halls, plus Itasha car displays and an escape room, aimed at fans of every level of interest.
Convention hours are Friday, November 13 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the vendor and artist halls close at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
General admission bought in advance (through November 12) is $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday and $55 for a three-day pass; at the door, prices are $25 on Friday, $30 on Saturday and $25 on Sunday. The $100 VIP package covers all three days with preferred seating at panels and the cosplay contest plus a T-shirt and other items. Children under 8 are admitted free, one per paid adult, and attendees 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The hotel is at 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108, and tickets are sold through the Eventbrite page linked from the official site; the organizer warns fans to buy only through the official site or its official Facebook pages to avoid fraudulent sellers. (Source: Silk Road Productions)
Source: Silk Road Productions
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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